Sledgehammer Games Crafts Deep-Lore Action RPG, Sources Reveal
Sledgehammer Games, renowned for its contributions to the Call of Duty franchise, has taken an intriguing turn. The studio, established in 2011, gained fame with titles like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Most recently, it collaborated with Treyarch and Raven Software on Black Ops 7, released in late 2025.
Sledgehammer Games’ New Direction: Action RPG
Recently, insights from LinkedIn suggest that Sledgehammer Games is developing an unannounced action RPG. This project appears to be a departure from their usual offerings and is said to feature deep lore and an expansive world.
Background on Sledgehammer Games
- Founded in 2011
- Known for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
- Recent involvement with Black Ops titles
While Sledgehammer has primarily been a support studio in recent years, leading only a few Call of Duty titles—like Modern Warfare III (2023) and Vanguard (2021)—there is potential for fresh game concepts. The possibility of an action RPG was unexpected, raising interest among fans.
Information from Ben Wanat
This revelation stems from a former developer, Ben Wanat, who briefly outlined his work at Sledgehammer Games. From 2019 to August 2025, Wanat served as a Senior Creative Director before co-founding Lurker Entertainment.
His LinkedIn profile highlighted his focus on:
- Creative direction for an unannounced action RPG
- Franchise planning and pitching
- Directing prototypes and player mechanics
- World and location layout creation
- Concept development for cultures, environments, and characters
- Crafting lore books for world-building
Although Wanat assisted with Vanguard, he appears not to have contributed to Modern Warfare III. His role likely enabled him to focus on this new RPG project.
What to Expect from the Unannounced Action RPG
Given the details of Wanat’s contributions, expectations for the new action RPG have begun to take shape. Features may include:
- Extensive lore and world-building
- Innovative gameplay mechanics
- New fictional cultures and languages
- A branching narrative and vast exploration opportunities
This shift towards a new genre marks an exciting phase for Sledgehammer Games. Fans and industry watchers alike are eager to see how this action RPG will develop.
Community Reactions
As excitement builds, fans are invited to share their thoughts on what a potential action RPG from Sledgehammer Games might encompass. The gaming community is actively discussing this on platforms like the Filmogaz.com Insider Gaming Discord server.
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